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Larry Payton HOF

Larry Payton

  • Class
    1970
  • Induction
    1983
  • Sport(s)
    Tennis

Four-year tennis letterman for the Bearcats ... While at SBU, started a Bolivar junior development program in tennis … Played on two national tourney teams and coached Ouachita Baptist to five national tournaments … Served as an umpire for WCT tournament matches and called lines in Davis Cup competition … Aided his community by serving as vice chairman for the Tulsa United Way and served on Board of Directors for the Foundation for Educational Programs in Higher Education as well as the board for the All-American Collegiate Talent Search competition … Two-time NAIA District Coach of the Year … Was a nominee for NAIA National Tennis Coach of the Year.

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